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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.30, 1,316.44 and 330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.30, 1,316.44 and 330.13 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.30 : 1,316.44 = 330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.30/1,316.44 = 330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.30x = 1,316.44 × 330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.30x = 434,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,596.34/878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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